Mohammad Darawshe and Yossi Klein Halevi are partnering up to create a more inclusive society.
In response to organized crime and violence, a group called Safe Communities is helping promote equality among Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens.
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“Everyone forgets that in the past she was a a terrorist. Instead they portray her as if she has a halo around her,” he said of Khaled.
For Yael, a 58-year-old tour guide from Jerusalem, these drives and this connection are part of her volunteer work for Humans without Borders.
EcoPeace Middle East is the only organization of its kind in the region. It’s led and staffed by Israelis, Palestinians and Jordanians.
With Israel staring down a serious spike in coronavirus cases, Netanyahu imposed new restrictions on movement and gatherings last week.
Rasslan is an Arab citizen of Israel who grew up in Haifa, and Zarbiv, who is Jewish, immigrated to Israel from Pittsburgh.
The friendship and art-making of Gertman, a Jew, and Faten Elwi, an Arab, began against the unlikely backdrop of the Second Intifada.
The coaches and players come together with an especially deep sense of purpose and mission because of all that the team represents.